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What is chemistry, manufacturing and control and why is it important in drug development?

Chemistry, manufacturing and control refers to a set of data containing detailed information on the chemical structure of the investigational compound, the stability of the compound, how it was produced and the quality controls used in manufacturing. This data must be submitted to regulatory agencies before the compound can be used in humans. To learn more about chemistry, manufacturing & control and to see how they are important in drug development, visit the resources tab. To find out how you and your organization can contribute to this stage of drug development, visit the get involved tab.